Boiled Egg vs. Butter, Unsalted
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Butter, Unsalted
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
butter, unsalted
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and butter, unsalted:
- Both boiled egg and butter, unsalted are high in Vitamin A, calories and cholesterol.
- Boiled egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Butter, unsalted has more beta-carotene than boiled egg, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than butter, unsalted.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both boiled egg and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 363% more calories than boiled egg - boiled egg has 155 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to butter, unsalted for carbs. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for butter, unsalted, 1:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 64% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both boiled egg and butter, unsalted are low in carbohydrates - boiled egg has 1.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in boiled egg and butter, unsalted are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Boiled egg and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of sugar - boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than butter, unsalted - boiled egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Butter, unsalted is high in saturated fat and boiled egg has 94% less saturated fat than butter, unsalted - boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both boiled egg and butter, unsalted are high in cholesterol. Boiled egg has 73% more cholesterol than butter, unsalted - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Both boiled egg and butter, unsalted are high in Vitamin A. Butter, unsalted has 359% more Vitamin A than boiled egg - boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than butter, unsalted - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Boiled egg and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Boiled egg and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Boiled Egg | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 0.17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 108% more calcium than butter, unsalted - boiled egg has 50mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Boiled egg has 58 times more iron than butter, unsalted - boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Boiled egg has 425% more potassium than butter, unsalted - boiled egg has 126mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, butter, unsalted has more beta-carotene than boiled egg per 100 grams, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than butter, unsalted per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 158 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than boiled egg per 100 grams, however, boiled egg contains more dha than butter, unsalted per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 1.18 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.078 G | 1.18 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both boiled egg and butter, unsalted contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Boiled Egg | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 1.83 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.138 G |
| Total | 1.188 G | 1.968 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does boiled egg or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Both boiled egg and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 360% more calories than boiled egg - boiled egg has 155 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
Is boiled egg or butter, unsalted better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than butter, unsalted - boiled egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.